Sonoma Coast
MacRostie Chardonnay
What makes our Sonoma Coast Chardonnay so special?
OUR VINEYARD PARTNERS
Chardonnay has been a time-honored favorite at MacRostie Winery & Vineyards since our first
harvest in 1987. Over the years, we’ve focused on building a small portfolio of partner growers.
Twenty six years later, we continue to work with these iconic small vineyards, with several of these
relationships going back to the beginning of the winery. Our vineyard partners are committed to
sustainable farming methods, long-term relationships, small yields and award-winning wines.
MacRostie Sonoma Coast Chardonnay is a meticulous blend from several cool coastal vineyards
including the famed Dutton Ranch and Martinelli in Russian River Valley. Another distinguished
site is Sangiacomo in Carneros –fourth-generation family-owned vineyards that we’ve sourced from
since inception. Steve MacRostie’s very own vineyard, Wildcat Mountain, plays a significant role in
the blend as well. Each individual vineyard site contributes a delicious layer to the wine.
IN THE CELLAR
Grapes are hand-harvested then whole-cluster pressed to keep the wine delicate and bright. After
settling, most of the juice was racked into French oak barrels (18% new) for fermentation. Once dry
and finished with ML, the barrel-fermented lots were aged on the lees for six months, with occasional
stirring to increase richness and body.
Dutton Ranch
AVA: Russian River Valley
Contribution: honeydew
melon flavors and a rich
mid-palate
Martinelli
AVA: Russian River Valley
Contribution: perfume and
lemon citrus
Sangiacomo
AVA: Carneros
Contribution: floral, lemon
and tropical notes
Wildcat Mountain
AVA: Petaluma Gap
Contribution: honey and
mineral structure
MacRostie Winery & Estate House 4605 Westside Road, Healdsburg, CA 95448 Ph: (707) 473-9303 www.macrostiewinery.com
Sonoma Coast
Our Chardonnay Vineyard Partners
Sustainable farming, long-term relationships, award-winning wines.
DUTTON RANCH
Russian River Valley
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Dutton family has been working the land in Sonoma since the 1880s.
Sustainably and organically farm 1,100 acres.
74 different vineyard sites ranging from 0.8 vine acres to 92 vine acres in size.
17 different clones of Chardonnay and 14 different clones of Pinot Noir planted.
MARTINELLI
Russian River Valley
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Martinelli Family have farmed grapes in Sonoma County since the 1880’s.
Known for their Jackass Vineyard that’s over 100 years old
18 unique estate vineyard sites throughout Russian River, approx. 175 acres of vine
Primarily Franciscan & Goldridge soils and Wente & Dijon clones
SANGIACOMO FAMILY VINEYARDS
Carneros
• In 1927, Vittorio and Maria Sangiacomo set down their roots in Sonoma, on what is
now known as Home Ranch Vineyard (where MacRostie sources its grapes).
• Today they farm more than 1,000 acres of vineyards located in Carneros.
• Focus exclusively on Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
• Developed an attentive Vine Ecology—the environment, weather, soil conditions and
light exposure, with careful vine management system.
• Sangiacomo was the sole source for Chardonnay back in the early days
WILDCAT MOUINTAIN VINEYARD
Petaluma Gap
• Steve MacRostie began planting 58 acres of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines in 1998
• This unique site is situated in the remote western most edge of Carneros to the Pacific
Ocean.
• Elevations ranging from 500 to 700 feet.
• 18 different vineyard blocks spread across 5 fields.
• Volcanic soil that consistently produces fruit with intensity and depth of flavor.
• Clockwork morning fog, bright afternoon sun, with moderating cooling breezes.
• Very long growing season that allows the fruit to achieve optimal ripeness, with good
acidity and excellent structure.
BEST PRESS – consistently received 90+ points year on year
92 points “Best Buy” Wine & Spirits (v. 2012)
90 points “Editors’ Choice” Wine Enthusiast (v. 2012)
90 points “Editors’ Choice” Wine Enthusiast (v. 2011)
91 points “Editors’ Choice” Wine Enthusiast (v. 2010)
90 points Wine Enthusiast (v. 2009)
92 points “Smart Buy” & TOP VALUE Wine Spectator (v. 2008)